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Nonetheless, I would not have it seem as if I had parted with the lady's rich estates only for the poor, mean satisfaction of revenge. Roselynde Keep, commanding as it does the port and anchorage, and its demesne lands also, must come into my hands."
"From what I have heard," Henry was quick to say, "there is plenty more. I will agree to that much if I can have her."
"Of course, my lord," Fulk agreed also.
"In addition, I would expect that the vassal who holds Iford Keep and lands, Sir Giles, will be removedas forcibly as possiblefrom his estate. It would be best if he survived long enough to see his wife and daughters be given to your troops to use as they will, after you have tasted them first, of course, if they are worth tasting."
"My lord, it is always so great a pleasure to serve you that it makes your service very light." Fulk was first in with his agreement this time.
"The sons would have to be gathered up and removed also," Henry remarked thoughtfully.
"Oh, yes, certainly," John said approvingly. "You will probably have to remove all the other vassals and castellans also," he remarked slyly, again amused as consternation leaped into his men's eyes, and then added, "and William of Pembroke is not likely to be best pleased when he hears that his dearest friend's son is dead and his wife and daughter But you will surely know how to deal with him."
But that time he had gone too far, John saw. There was real fear in his henchmen's eyes and sweat on both faces. Dealing with Pembroke would be a challenge neither wanted. John did not want them to back out, so he said soothingly, "Perhaps Pembroke will be too busy about his own affairs to bother, however. And I do not have any bone to pick with any of Lady Alinor's vassals, except Sir Giles, other than that their loyalty has been unwisely given. I warn you against them only because I

 
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